This is a procedure on how to make soft candies of macapuno balls with condensed milk. Take note that when using bottled preserves, before shaping into balls, set aside cooked mixture for 4-5 hours (or overnight), covered with a cheese cloth. This would prevent your balls from becoming watery in a short time.
To make Macapuno balls; Add condensed milk to macapuno preserves. Cook in low heat. Halfway, remove from heat, add cornstarch (dissolved in a little water). Blend well, then, continue cooking while stirring constantly. Cook until it thickens and mixture separates from pan. Cool.
How to Make Macapuno Balls
Ingredients
- 4 cans 300 ml condensed milk
- 2 cups sweetened macapuno coconut sport preserves
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
How to make Macapuno balls:
- Add condensed milk to macapuno preserves. Cook in low heat until slightly thick in consistency.
- Remove from heat, add cornstarch (dissolved in a 1/4 cup water).
- Blend well, then, continue cooking while stirring constantly.
- Cook until it thickens and mixture separates from pan. Cool.
- Shape into balls and roll in sugar. Then wrap individually with cellophane wrappers.
